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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1932

Page

8

Bob Shaw Heads to West Point as Oklahoma Entrant

Thursday's Dail reports Bob Shaw son of M Shaw of 510 East Tenth leaves for West Point to begin the United States Military Academy July 1. He will join peers from Kansas City Missouri joining the July class. Shaw is the sole Oklahoma entrant this year. Also noted is George Currant recovering from a broken leg after a team incident. Emma J. Greeg leaves Ada for summer study at the University of Southern California Los Angeles. Mrs Pauline Rowlett, with her daughter and niece, visited Seminole with sister Ed Menasco.

Bob Shaw Ea. S. M. Shaw West Point United States Military Academy Kansas City Bob Tom J. McKeown Oklahoma Mies Emma J. Greeg California University of Southern California Los Angeles Miss Grece Ada Pauline Rowlett Jean Lavada Burns Seminole

Mise Irene Massingill Leaves for Denver Vacation

Mise Irene Massingill departed early this week for Denver Colorado to enjoy a summer vacation with relatives and visit familiar spots in the city.

Mise Irene Massingill Denver Col

Threlkelds Plan Coastal Visit After Ada Trip

Dr and Mrs W R Threlkeld and daughters Mary and Catherine leave today for Longview Texas to visit. They will also tour Galveston and other coastal cities. Id L Speaks secretary of the state board of agriculture was in Ada this morning on an inspection trip and stopped to greet friends.

W. R. Threlkeld Mary Catherine Longview Texas Galyeston Id L. Speaks State Board of Agriculture Ada Mr. Speaks State House

Talley Party Learns of Brother Sam Brock's Death

Mr and Mrs J P D Talley and Mrs Lillie Crossland left Ada for Oklahoma City after word their brother Sam Brock died early today in a city hospital. Brock formerly lived in Ada and worked as an agent for Phillips Petroleum. Funeral details were not available this morning.

J. PD. Talley

Holt couple heads to Chicago for Democratic convention

Mr and Mrs Thomas P Holt depart today for Chicago Illinois where Holt will serve as a delegate to the Democratic convention.

Thomas P. Holt Chicago Ill Holt

Oklahoma Student Plans Summer Trip to Saskatchewan

Hank Riddle, a University of Oklahoma student visiting friends in Ada this week, has completed plans to spend the summer in Saskatchewan, Canada. He will leave Sunday and return to the states in the early fall.

Hank Riddle University of Oklahoma Ada Saskatchewan Canada

Mrs. Brents Sent Home From Oklahoma City Hospital

Mrs. T. E. Brents of 406 South Seeadway has been moved to her daughter Maud Pittman at 511 West Twenty-fifth. In Ada she wrote that she is now in a wheel chair and will not return for many weeks due to badly burned feet from a recent accident.

T. E. Brents South Seeadway Oklahoma City Maud Pittman West Twenty-fifth Brents Ada

Cottingham-Lovedones Bid-Adieu as Thomas Family Leaves

Mr and Mrs J D Cottingham hosted guests for two weeks, Mr and Mrs G W Thomas. Mr and Mrs Thomas plan to move to Denver where they will make their home. Mrs Thomas is the former Miss laVerne Cottingham.

Prom Sanday J. D. Cottingham G. W. Thomas

La man announce birth of daughter Wanda Lee

Mr and Mrs Theodore La man announce the birth of a daughter on Sunday June 12. The baby has been named Wanda Lee.

Theodore Laman Wanda Lee

Finley couple announce birth of Billy Merrett

Mr and Mrs B F Finley announce the birth of a son on Friday June 24. The baby has been named Billy Merrett. The Pinleys live in the Rebee community route two.

B. F. Finley Billy Merrett Pinleys Rebee Route Two

Miss Kate McKeown Leaves Carthage for Vacation Tour

Miss Kate N. McKeown, visiting her parents at 121 West Fifteenth, left Carthage Texas after her school closed in May for a vacation. She stopped in Tulsa to visit her brother Mayo E. McKeown and his family and will spend several weeks visiting relatives in North and South Carolina.

Kate N. McKeown T. B. McKeown West Fifteenth Carthage Texas Tulsa Mayo E. McKeown North South Carolina

Mrs Lena Carr-Nead Visits Oklahoma Relatives

Mrs Lena Carr-Nead of Washington, D C, is spending her vacation with her mother Mrs W E Carr south of Stratford and with other relatives and friends in the community. She will visit Ada with friends and relatives and will be the house guest of Miss Ruth Collins.

Lena Carr-Nead Washington, PD. C W. E. Carr Stratford Ada Oklahoma Ruth Collins

Sumters Visit Durant Kin in Oklahoma

Mr and Mrs Bob Sumter and son Bob of Durant are guests of Mr Sumters parents Mr and Mrs R Sumter at 621 South Hayes.

Bob Sumter Bob of Durant Mr. Sumter Sumter South Hayes

Miss Violet Knight Leaves Ada for Pouchkeep New York

Miss Violet Knight departs Ada Saturday for Pouchkeep New York after a multi day stay with her aunt Miss Kate Knight and friends in the city. Knight works as a summer term instructor at Vassar College and teaches in New Orleans during winter months.

Violet Knight Ada Pouchkeepsix New York Kate Knight Miss Knight Vassar College New Orleans

Anna Howard and Daughter News Brief

Fragmentary note from Meaday's Daily mentions Mrs. Anna Howard and her daughter, with unclear details. Further context missing to determine event, location, or date.

Meaday's Daily Anna Howard and Daughh

Visitors Spend Sunday in Fitzhugh with Friends

Lucille, Miss Beryl Simpson and Miss Haze Deerman were in Fitzhugh on Sunday visiting with friends.

Ter Lucille Beryl Simpson Haze Deerman Fitzhugh

Miss Wilma Chism Returns From Wichita Vacation

Miss Wilma Chism came back this weekend after spending a month in Wichita Kansas for a vacation.

Wilma Chism Wichita Kansas

Beard Couple Return From Midwest Vacation

Mr and Mrs John Beard returned to Ada Saturday from a month long trip in Indiana and Illinois. They visited relatives in Indiana and attended the Republican convention in Chicago.

John Beard Ada Indiana Illinois Chicago

Duncan and Chapman couple return from Bonham weekend

Mr and Mrs W C Duncan and Mr and Mrs James Chapman returned from a weekend visit with relatives in Bonham Texas.

W. C. Duncan James Chapman Bonham, Texas

Funeral Rites Held for Mrs. Willie Mae Fisher

Mrs. Willie Mae Fisher died at her Electra Texas home after a brief illness Friday night June 24. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 3:00 in Electra with her sisters Mrs. Hagar and Mrs. Beeker attending.

Willie Mae Fisher Sam F. Beeker Harry B. Hager Electra Texas Hagar Beeker Fisher

Weekend visit by Metz family in Ada during Oklahoma trip

Mr and Mrs Metz and their two children who spent the weekend at Horse Shoe Ranch stopped in Ada on their return yesterday afternoon to visit friends briefly before continuing home to Oklahoma City.

Mr. and Mrs Aldridge Guests in Ada Family Home

Mrs. Aldridge formerly Miss Irene Thacker of Rofs was married in Ada on Sunday June 26 and is hosting her sister’s family in Dallas guest week at 28 E Seventh. Charles DPD Al Aldridge of Dallas Texas visits Ada with Mrs Aldridge.

Charles Dpd. Aldridge Dallas Texas Aldridge Charles L. Johnson Irene Thacker Ada

Mrs Lillie Vernon Returns to Ada After Texas Trip

Mrs. Lillie Vernon returns to Ada from Marlin Texas where she traveled for a vacation and medicinal baths. She reports she is greatly improved after the trip and treatments.

Lillie Vernon Ada Marlin Texas

Fleet Leaves Ada for Los Angeles to Attend Olympic Games

Jonn Fleet departed Ada for Los Angeles to visit his brother Carl Fleet and attend the Olympic Games. He expects to be away a month or more.

Jonn Fleet Ada Los Angeles Cal Carl Fleet California

Miss Stuth Walker Heads to Columbia for Summer Session

Miss Stuth Walker an art instructor at Horace Mann Training School left Ada for New York City to begin the July summer session at Columbia University.

Stuth Walker Horace Mann Training School Ada Today New York City Columbia University

Cadets to Attend C. M. T. C. annual encampment

Max Crain Ned Rogers Lester Denney Lowell Henry and Buf ford Howard leave this week for Fort Sill to take part in the C. M. T. C. annual encampment during July.

Max Crain Ned Rogers Lester Denney Lowell Henry Bufford Howard Fort Sill

Oklahoma City Leader Visits Lions Club Luncheon

Barney Klepper of Oklahoma City spoke at the Lions club luncheon. Former Shawnee superintendent of schools, he now represents Jasper Sipes Co. in Oklahoma City.

Barney Klepper Oklahoma City Lions Club Klepper Shawnee Jasper Sipes Company

Kendall Family Back From Vacation in West Virginia and Illinois

Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Kendall and their children returned to Ada early this week after a two weeks vacation visiting relatives in West Virginia and Illinois.

E. G. Kendall Ada West Virginia Illinois

Ada Girl Attends Camp Dellwood With Oklahoma Delegation

Miss Eva Blake and 12 Oklahoma girls travel to Camp Dellwood in Dellwood North Carolina for a summer session. The group will join the Oklahoma delegation and stay at the camp until September first.

Eva Blake T. B. Blake South Broadway Ada Dellwood N. C Okmukee Oklahoma Camp Dellwood

Ada Notes on Local Visitors and Family Travel

Mrs Sam Brock, in Ada since her husband’s funeral last Saturday, returned today to Oklahoma City after visiting relatives. Miss Mary Kate Fisher of Oars visits Ada this week. Mrs Ed Brents shows slight improvement and is with her daughter Maud Pittman in Oklahoma City. Mrs George Mayhue and daughter Muriel return to Ada from Illinois after a monthlong trip to Flora Beecher and Chicago, accompanied by Mrs L H Burton of Seminole.

Sam Brock Ada Oklahoma City Brock Mary Kate Fisher Ed Brents Brents Maud Pittman George Mavhue Muriel Illinois Flora, Beecher Chicago L. H. Burton Seminole Mayhue

Ants to the nomination recalled at Madison Square Garden

No. 5 ants recalled the scene eight years ago in the opening sessions of a biz break up at Madison Square Garden. Marylanders, over a hundred strong with 16 votes, displayed placards urging the Democracy to win with Ritchie while candidates moved about amid traveling ovations. Murray on Ham Early Murray from Oklahoma, with one delegate from North Dakota, arrived an hour before noon as the hall began to fill.

Madison Square Garden Ritchie Murray Ham Oklahoma North Dakota

Delegates Gather as Raskob Opens Republican Convention

The Oklahoma delegation settles in as Pat Harrison Huey Long and others arrive. Evangeline Booth leads the opening prayer in Salvation Army uniform, followed by Mme. Rose Zulaham singing The Star Spangled Banner amid flags and portraits of Washington.

Ernor Oklahoma Murray Pat Harrison Mississippi Panama Huey Kong Louisiana George Washington Raskob Evangeline Booth Salvation Army Mme Rose Zulaham Massachusetts

McKeown Congressmen Visits District Before Primary

Congressman Tom D. McKeown and Mrs. McKeown are in the district for a few days around the July 5 primary. He fills speaking dates during a lull in Congress and the Democratic convention. He plans to return to Washington after the primary and expects Congress to be in session much of the month.

Tom D. McKeown Congress

Building and Loan Dividends Withheld in Oklahoma

Oklahoma City June 23. State building and loan board orders withheld dividend payments to build up reserves. W J Barnett to bank commissioner reports the directive. Shareholders may withdraw only up to 50 percent until funds stabilize.

Oklahoma City State Building and Loan Board W. J. Barnett

Murray Appointer Wins Court Battle

Oklahoma City June 28 The state supreme court directed the Cherokee county district court to dismiss a suit against the Democratic appointee to the county board of commissioners. The ruling upheld that Republican plaintiffs and Frank Warren lack private citizen standing to sue over the appointment.

Oklahoma City Murray Cherokee County Board of Commissioners State Supreme Court Cherokee County District Court D. E. Robison John L. Wade Frank Warren

Denton Former City Manager P J Beyette Jr Dies

P J Beyette Jr a 66 year old former city manager of Denton died at his Fort Worth home after a three year illness. The death was reported from Fort Worth Texas. Beyette served Denton in local government and his passing ends a long public service career.

Fort Worth Ter P. J. Beyette Jr Denton

US FISCAL YEAR ENDS AS DEFICIT SURGES TO NEAR 2.9 BILLION

Washington reports the new revenue measures aim to stabilize finances with projected taxes of about 3.261 billion and an overall deficit near 2.9 billion as the 1932 program moves forward. Expenditures total 4.83 billion, spurred by emergency outlays and programs like the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. Internal revenue fell sharply from the prior year while customs and other receipts declined. The 1928 tax provisions add 1.118 billion to revenue, and spending exceeds receipts by about 851.5 million.

Washington United States Treasury Hoover Reconstruction Finance Corporation Federal Land Banks

Hero Worshipers In Evidence At Democratic Convention

Chicago crowds press through Congress Hotel to glimpse presidential hopefuls in 1932. Delegates alternates autograph seekers and curious locals flood Alfred E. Smith Roosevelt and other campaigns seeking a corridor speech or a handshake amid the convention’s show.

Chicago Congress Hotel Alfred F. Smith Ritchie Florentine Maryland

Ebey for Legislature a tested man of experience

The notice urges voters to support W. H. Ebey a candidate with a clean pioneer record and proven ability. It stresses Ebey will fight for voters interests and asks readers to give him their vote and influence.

W. H. Ebey

Prohibition debate delays Democratic platform in Chicago

In Chicago on June 29 the Democratic platform committee clashed over the prohibition plank with factions favoring repeal and immediate Volstead Act modification. The debate halted work for hours as lines on tariff silver and revenue were debated. Walsh pressed a wet plank seeking repeal of the 18th Amendment and state backed temperance steps.

Chicago Democratic Platform Committee Hull Tennessee Roosevelt Platform Murray Oklahoma Walsh Massachusetts Congress Alfred E. Smith Walker New York

Will Rogers at Democratic Convention in Chicago Stirs Crowd

Will Rogers accepted the nomination at the Chicago convention and quipped that he would “stand here and act the fool” until the platform committee agrees on a platform. He praised several candidates, recalled past campaigns, and urged voters to support the eventual nominee as party unity looms. Oil production data for the week ended June 25 is also reported.

Will Rogers Oklahoma Platform Committee Eddie Dowling Rogers Will Democratic Party Tom Walsh John W. Davis Jimmie Cox Texas East Texas Kansas United States

Lindbergh On Witness Stand In Curtis Trial

Col Charles A Lindbergh testified in Flemington New Jersey about his faith in his servants and Dr John D Condon amid the Curtis trial for the Lindbergh baby kidnapping. He said Curtis claimed a Lindbergh household member aided the crime and that he believed Condon had contact with the kidnappers. He noted three household staff members were present in court and said Curtis misled him at first but later tied Curtis to ransom money.

Flemington N. J Charles A. Lindbergh John D Jassie) Condon Johny Hughes Curtis Lindbergh Curtis Col. Lindbergh Betty Gow Ollie Wheatley John F. Condon

Oil Production Again Reduced

Oil and Gas Journal reports show national crude output fell from 2,192,421 to 2,149,881 barrels per day as California and Oklahoma cut production. California slid from 479,500 to 460,000 barrels, Oklahoma from 452,985 to 426,435 barrels daily.

Oklahoma Oklahoma City Texas West Texas Louisiana Arkansas Kansas State of Texas Gulf Coast Tulsa California Oil and Gas Journal

Also Mentioned on This Page

George Currant Tom Mkedwa Smith Lpr James A. Farley Franklin D. Roosevelt Farley Joshes Chicago Stadium Gov. Roosevelt al Smith Bill Murray Gow Claud C. Bobbitt Pontotoc County Clyde Vaughn Shippy St. Greenville 8. C Ndeford Aubrey M. Kerr Democrat Kern Ventetoc County W. T. Webb Reber T. E. Vaughan
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